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LA schools face cuts after reported white enrollment increases
Parents at the school say they do not see the manifestation of these demographic changes, but some say race and ethnicity of students are being misreported due to fears of singling out.
By Pat Donachie • May 8, 2017 -
Yale program partners with app to promote mindfulness in schools
The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence will partner with the widely-used education app ClassDojo to improve optimism and lower stress levels for students across the world.
By Pat Donachie • May 8, 2017 -
Trendline
Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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Platform 'Uberizes' English-learning from US educators for Chinese students
The gig economy continues to expand for American educators, but how might it impact existing shortages nationwide?
By Roger Riddell • May 5, 2017 -
Trump lauds DC voucher program at school choice function
The president spoke out in support of a federal voucher program in the District of Columbia that showed mixed results in a recent analysis.
By Pat Donachie • May 5, 2017 -
Survey: Educators encounter wide variety of grade level performance in classrooms
Educators also report committing extensive time to planning, as well as spending their own money on classroom supplies.
By Pat Donachie • May 5, 2017 -
Afterschool programs worthwhile despite administration critiques, supporters say
President Donald Trump’s budget proposal has suggested eliminating grants for such programs, and Trump Budget Director Mick Mulvaney has suggested a lack of evidence to show that afterschool programs assist students.
By Pat Donachie • May 4, 2017 -
Budgets don't have to impede closing homework gap
Districts can take several steps to work around financial strain and guarantee students reliable internet access at home.
By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2017 -
National high school graduation rate hits record 83.2% in 2015
However, researchers revealed Wednesday there is significant work to be done with students of color, low-income students, English language learners and students with disabilities to meet the 90% goal by 2020.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 4, 2017 -
Effective leaders connect first with students
Experts at two events in Washington, DC, Wednesday emphasized the importance of caring for students over connecting them to content.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
To develop teachers, look to other teachers
Having mentors and a supportive principal are the two biggest determinants of teacher retention, new research finds.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 4, 2017 -
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3 key ingredients for a successful independent reading program
A guide for choosing an independent reading solution that offers robust and flexible content, opportunities for student feedback and engagement, and data-based insights for teachers.
May 4, 2017 -
National Urban League calls for $2T national investment in human development
In a Tuesday press conference, President & CEO Marc Morial also emphasized a need for the inclusion of school construction and broadband access in any upcoming infrastructure proposals.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 3, 2017 -
USDA to relax healthier school lunch requirements
During a Monday school visit in Leesburg, VA, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue initiated efforts to give schools more nutritional flexibility around whole grains, sodium and milk.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2017 -
Are micro-credentials the key to personalizing professional development?
States including Delaware, Florida and Tennessee, along with individual districts elsewhere, have experimented with using the model to provide teachers training on specific skills of interest.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2017 -
Mississippi district embarks on ambitious experiments to improve student outcomes
After being named a “district of innovation," the Corinth School District forged ahead on an ambitious examination of its practices.
By Pat Donachie • May 3, 2017 -
Even as 'choice district,' segregation and access barriers remain in Baltimore City Public Schools
A recent report from Baltimore's Fund for Educational Excellence found that even though parents can select students' high schools, a lack of rigorous courses in earlier grades and long commutes perpetuate inequities.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 3, 2017 -
New tool aims to ease online assessment planning for administrators
The eLearn Institute's Online Assessment Planning Tool and a new report from CoSN suggest best practices and provide a four-part strategy for digital exams.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2017 -
Schools utilize students' interests in sports, TV to introduce STEM concepts
Initiatives to model CSI and expose students to technical career paths through the NBA are taking off.
By Pat Donachie • May 2, 2017 -
Arizona's charter school loan guarantee spurs criticism
The state is awarding two multi-million dollar loan guarantees to two successful charter school operators in the state, raising questions of the action’s legality
By Pat Donachie • May 2, 2017 -
Education supporters breathe a slight sigh of relief after Congress reaches FY2017 budget deal
Total department funding will fall by $60 million, but many critical programs remain unscathed.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 2, 2017 -
Researcher: Students should take AP courses even if they don't pass the exams
As pass rates decline and fewer colleges accept AP credit, there are still a number of benefits to encouraging student enrollment in these courses.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 1, 2017 -
Segregation remains a challenge on Manhattan's Upper West Side
While white families in the area have eschewed private options for district schools in recent decades, the schools remain unequal.
By Pat Donachie • May 1, 2017 -
Parents in low-income families heavily support classroom tech use
Most parents believe students spend the right amount of time with tech, and 85% think tech could help students better prepare for tests, according to research from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop.
By Pat Donachie • May 1, 2017 -
Georgia legislation creates circuitous route for school turnarounds
Gov. Nathan Deal signed the First Priority Act this week, creating a chief turnaround officer for the state who will report to the state’s education board on attempts to turn around failing schools.
By Pat Donachie • May 1, 2017 -
Principal offers 'Future Ready' tips for preparing students
Students face a workforce where many will hold jobs that don't yet exist, and principal and author Dr. L. Robert Furman has three tips for getting them ready.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2017
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